[Cdt-l] GPS thoughts

[Sly]

To a certain point, I have to agree.  In over  3500 miles I don't think 
a  GPS saved me more than 8 miles back tracking the entire time.  
However, in those miles saved, it was fun bushwhacking from A to B and 
back on the trail.

I certainly wouldn't have the entire trail tracked.  Jonathan's compass 
rose points are all you really need, if that.

Sly

Jim and_or Ginny Owen wrote:
> LOL -
>  
> Ron
> >given the lack of tread and signage on so much of the CDT ??? 
>  
> We had less than 5 of those moments on the entire trail.  Maps and 
> paying attention to
> ones relationship to the terrain is all it takes to avoid them - 
> except for burn areas (1)
> and following pink ribbons (new - and unfinished - trail).  But we 
> were never in less than
> secure hiking mode. Attitude - it's in the attitude, not in the GPS.
>  
> Walk softly,
> Jim
>  
> PS - we didn't carry one the last two trips - and won't for the next 
> one. But... YMMV 
>
> http://www.spiriteaglehome.com/
>
>
>  
> > Date: Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:47:27 -0500
> > From: ghsron at gmail.com
> > To: blisterfree at yahoo.com
> > CC: cdt-l at backcountry.net
> > Subject: Re: [Cdt-l] GPS thoughts
> >
> > Well, I only turned it on and perused OOO's magical purple tracks when
> > I felt I might be off trail, which given the lack of tread and signage
> > on so much of the CDT was about 5-10 times a day...after a minute or
> > two, off it went and I was back in secure hiking mode. Hours of
> > backtracking per day deferred,plenty; peace of mind, priceless.
> > zen quake
> >
> > On 12/11/09, Brett <blisterfree at yahoo.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > So, in summation:
> > >
> > > GPS is completely unnecessary - just use your maps, compass, and 
> requisite
> > > navigational skills. Leave that GPS at home or, better yet, donate 
> to good
> > > will!
> > >
> > > GPS is very helpful for determining one's location, but GPS maps 
> and tracks
> > > are completely unnecessary - just plot the approximate waypoint 
> onto the
> > > map, or use J Ley's compass rose feature. Bring GPS, sure, but 
> find a cool,
> > > dry place for it in the pack, and keep it from the light of day as 
> much as
> > > possible.
> > >
> > > GPS with included maps and tracks will save you hours each day. 
> Turn it on,
> > > leave it on! Burn your paper maps and pack extra batteries - 
> technology is
> > > the one true way!
> > >
> > > But all hyperbole aside...
> > >
> > > Clearly it's a personal decision. Everybody's comfy with that, 
> right? :0)
> > >
> > >
> > >
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